Flexible Warehousing Insights

As of July, 2026

Fluctuating consumer demand and supply chain disruptions require responsive warehousing strategies. The Spot Warehousing Index provides pricing benchmarks and data-driven insights to make informed decisions about capacity and cost.

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National Pulse

Buyer's Market

In July, the national spot warehousing market shifted and is indicating the beginning of a buyers' market as the Spot Warehousing Index is forecasting three months of modest declines. However, conditions are diverging regionally: softer import volumes are easing demand near major ports, while inventory accumulation is tightening capacity in inland manufacturing hubs. The Spot Warehousing Index provides the visibility to navigate these shifting conditions and track transactional pricing trends.

Spot Warehousing Index
$13.77/pallet
4.9% v. last month
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Avg. National Vacancy(1)
7.5%
Historically high availability of warehouse space
Flexible Warehousing Demand Intensity
Low
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Regional Pulse

Monitor regional market performance across the U.S. and Canada with localized market analysis. The Spot Warehousing Index combines transactional intelligence with third-party data to show regional conditions and shifting warehouse demand.

Atlanta, GA

Loose

With elevated vacancy rates and spot rates 18% below the national average, Atlanta is a clear Buyer's Market.

Spot Warehousing Index
$11.31/pallet
3.3% v. last month
Vacancy Rate(1)
8.5%
Historically high availability of warehouse space
Flexible Warehousing Demand Intensity
Low
Market Sentiment
Buyer's Market
Palletized Equivalent Asking Rent(1)
$11.01/sqft
Labor Cost(2)
$16.84/hour
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(1) CoStar CRE (2) BLS, ZipRecruiter, and Payscale